138 accounting jobs found in Cambridge

Job Opportunity: Investment Accounting Manager Rate - 475 per day (umbrella) Contract - 6 months Location - Warwick (hybrid- 2 days per week onsite) Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the investment sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Investment Accounting Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid setting based in Warwick, where you'll spend just two days per week on-site! What You'll Do: As the Investment Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and performance evaluation. You will lead a team of 8 investment accountants, ensuring accurate financial analysis and insights that drive decision-making across multiple projects. You will also be responsible for: Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting. Conducting variance...

Pensions Accounting and Investment Manager (Finance) Location: Chichester Contract: Temporary Pay Rate: £40.79 PAYE or £52.21 Umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to lead the delivery of pension accounting, investment, and governance services within a large public sector pension environment. This senior leadership role will involve providing strategic direction and professional expertise in the management of pension schemes, ensuring efficient, effective, and customer-focused service delivery. You will lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and oversee the development and implementation of projects, policies, and strategies in line with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead pension accounting, investment, and governance activities. Manage, develop, and motivate a high-performing team and external providers. Drive service improvements through effective resource planning and innovative...

Financial Accounting Analyst – Immingham – Up to £38,600 Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Chase & Holland are thrilled to be supporting a well-established and growing international organisation, where the right candidate will contribute their expertise in providing high-impact financial operations in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is for an initial 12 month contract.   This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative Financial Accounting team, working at the heart of a business that plays a key role in the UK’s energy landscape. Why Apply: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times Option to condense hours to have every other Friday off Be part of a respected and expanding organisation Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and projects Opportunity to develop your technical skillsRole Summary As an Analyst within...

Do you have availability for a 12 month temporary assignment? Broad based accounting skills, an excellent eye for detail and a high degree of systems literacy are all required for this opportunity that may be reviewed and extended at the end of 12 months. THE BENEFITS: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour plus free on site parking and excellent office facilities. THE ROLE: As part of an existing finance team the role will include: Investigating and analysing revenue accounting and variances including balance sheet variances and intercompany reconciliations, preparation of monthly and quarterly variances Compliance with company policies and internal controls, assist with internal and external audit queries on occasion, investigate transactions and provide resolution on any queries. A detailed job description is available. THE CANDIDATE: This opportunity is open to qualified, part qualified and qualified by experience accountants with the relevant skills set, an analytical,...

About the job This is an exciting role where you will provide professional support to the County Council in its role as Administering Authority to the Client and as Scheme Manager for the Client's Fire & Rescue Pension Scheme. You will help deliver efficient and effective, customer focused services in line with statutory guidance, including realising service improvements now and in the future through resource planning, creative problem solving and managing emerging and evolving projects, policies and strategies. What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a highly motivated, skilled and experienced manager who is able to manage, develop and motivate a diverse team and external providers to deliver the Pension Team's objectives. You will be extremely organised, able to successfully plan work and prioritise effectively, deliver service improvements and review the effectiveness of service delivery. You will need excellent communication skills at all levels, including senior...

Management Accountant / Finance Manager - 7 month FTC - Northampton - to £55,000 per annum Our client, a well-respected and established not for profit organisation within Northamptonshire are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support them over the next 7 months during a period of transition. As the Management Accountant, you will be working closely with the Finance Director where your responsibilities will include: * The timely production of accurate management reports, including the statutory and monthly management accounts * Managing members of the finance team * Overseeing the payable and receivable ledgers * Assisting year end close down processes and production of year end group accounts * Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet items It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and experienced in supervising a small finance team. If you have previously worked within the Education Sector this would also be an advantage. Onsite...

INTERIM GROUP ACCOUNTANT – 3 to 6 months Euston – London Day rate range £300 to £400 per day T2M Resourcing are recruiting an Interim Group Accountant role for a leading software services company. This assignment is INSIDE IR35 and will be for c3-6 months (it is possible that the successful candidate could be offered a permanent position). This hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days flexible) is within easy walking distance of London Euston and Kings Cross railway stations! The role requires a technically strong qualified accountant with prior experience of working as a Group Accountant or auditing group companies. We need a candidate who can start quickly as the company year end is 30th June with an external audit process to follow. What will you be doing? The Group Accountant reports to the Group Financial Controller and manages a small team of part qualified staff. The company use Xero accountancy software and make extensive use of Excel. Your responsibilities will include:...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

London (Hybrid) Local Authority Minimum 6 Months £450-£475 per day (Umbrella) We're currently working in partnership with a London-based Local Authority to appoint an experienced Interim Pensions & Treasury Accountant for a minimum 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to play a key role in managing pension fund accounting and treasury activities within a complex public sector environment. Pensions and Treasury Accountant role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of pensions and treasury accounting, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and reporting. You will be responsible for: Managing and overseeing pension fund accounting, including year-end processes and statutory returns Supporting the closedown of accounts in line with CIPFA/LASAAC requirements Leading on treasury management activities, including cashflow forecasting and investment/borrowing reporting Preparing...

Our client, a global training consultancy based in Henley on Thames, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Due to continued growth, this is an exciting time to join the business. Salary £30,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package. Working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, this is a hybrid role with 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of accurate financial information, month end reporting, financial analysis and wider business support activities. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of finance within a fast paced and growing organisation. Responsibilities * Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary * Prepare month end journals, schedules and supporting analysis * Assist with balance sheet reconciliations...

Job title: Management Accountant (Part Time FTC) Location: Witney Salary: £35,000 (pro rated) Job type: Part Time (25.5hrs a week) Fixed-Term Contract This FTC suits an experienced Accountancy professional who's looking for part time hours, flexible in days and times to be suitable for both you and the company. The role of a Management Accountant will include: Take ownership of the daily finance function, delivering accurate reporting and supporting leadership with commercial and operational insight Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, margin analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow oversight Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting for directors and department managers Manage statutory compliance, including VAT returns, year end support, and maintenance of strong financial controls and processes Oversee the finance team including the bookkeeper, purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll inputs, and...

Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) 22–30 hours per week (25 hours ideal) | £32,000 - 35,000 FTE Flexible working pattern | Hybrid working available We’re working exclusively with a well-established regional education group to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant into their central finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role has arisen due to internal maternity cover within the finance team, creating an opportunity for someone to step into a broad, hands-on management accounting role with excellent support and a structured handover period. This is a genuinely flexible, part-time opportunity offering autonomy over how your hours are worked, alongside a varied remit supporting financial management across multiple academies. It would suit someone who values work-life balance and is looking for a role where they can make a meaningful contribution without the pressure of a high-intensity corporate environment. The role Reporting into the...

Part Qualified Accountant Location: Medway Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent) The Role Huntress Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected organisation in the Chatham area in the recruitment of a Part Qualified Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance team, initially on a 12-month fixed term contract, with clear scope for the role to become permanent. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate rent setting, service charge calculations, and regulatory compliance, helping to maintain financial sustainability while delivering transparency and fairness to residents. Key Responsibilities Calculate, review and issue annual service charge budgets and statements Reconcile estimated vs actual service charge expenditure Respond to resident and internal queries regarding service charges Implement annual rent increases in line with government policy...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, part-qualified Accountant to join a business based in the Horsham, West Sussex area. The Bookkeeper - Assistant Accountant will join a small Finance team, supporting with financial analysis and monthly management accounts. This finance role is to start ASAP and will be working initially on a 3 month fixed term contract basis. Location: Horsham, West Sussex Duration: 3 month fixed term contract Hours: 9-5 Assistant Management Accountant duties: Process foreign currency invoices and payments Process daily bank transactions across Main, Deposit, Reserve, USD, and EUR accounts Monitor and maintain stock and stock reconciliations Weekly balance sheet reconciliations for all bank accounts Preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations Supporting month end management accounts Update and maintaining cash flow Financial analysis tasks such as: the annual budget process and review, monitor cash flow etc.Skills and experience:...

The role of Management Accountant in the industrial/manufacturing sector involves overseeing financial reporting and ensuring accurate budgeting processes. Based in Derby, this position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Client Details This organisation is a well-established entity within the industrial/manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence and financial integrity. As a mid-sized company, it provides a structured yet collaborative environment for employees to thrive. Description Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes. Monitor and control costs to align with financial objectives. Collaborate with department heads to support financial decision-making. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide...

Join a dynamic business within the professional services sector based in Basingstoke, Hampshire as a Management Accountant. This organisation, operating within a fast-paced and evolving environment, values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With a supportive culture and ambitions to streamline financial processes and build a resilient finance team, this role offers the chance for a motivated professional to make a tangible impact. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative working environment, development opportunities, and a chance to contribute directly to key financial operations. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Supporting management with accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring financial data reflects business performance Managing month-end close procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and related activities Supporting transactional finance tasks, contributing to process improvements Communicating effectively with...

Assistant Financial Accountant Day Rate: £250-£295 Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working (office attendance as required) We are recruiting two Assistant Financial Accountants to join a fast-paced project team supporting a high-profile Traded Services Review programme.This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals in the early stages of their career to gain exposure to complex financial analysis, commercial decision-making, and public sector operations. You will work alongside senior finance specialists, supporting key workstreams and contributing to impactful financial insights. About the role As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in analysing the financial performance of traded services and helping shape recommendations for future service delivery.Your work will be guided by experienced team members, but you'll be expected to bring strong technical capability, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. Key responsibilities...

Job Title: Financial Accountant - Sage 200 Location: Bromsgrove/Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8 per day 0.5 unpaid lunch) Pay: £20.00 per hour Temporary Position Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant specialising in Sage 200 to join our clients finance team. The successful candidate with have a strong accounts background and can pick up an incomplete project and complete it. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong background in financial services and accounting software to contribute to organisational financial health and growth. The ideal applicant will possess mentoring abilities and a comprehensive understanding of accounts payable and financial accounting procedures. This is a temporary position, predicted to last around 2 months. The main focus being updating the Sage 200 system within the business. Experience * Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role within...

Job Title: Assistant Accountant - Hybrid - interim Location: Halesowen Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to support key financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and audit preparation. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work independently, and a methodical approach in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries Assist in the reconciliation of bank statements, supplier and customer accounts, and other balance sheet items. Support the production of monthly and weekly cash flow report Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews. Assist in preparation, review and analysis of the monthly management accounts for the Group Company, including profit and loss reports, providing commentary and analysis. Assist in forecasting Assist in the production of annual overheads budget Support the wider...

Financial Accountant - Cheltenham (Hybrid)Day Rate: Approx. £350 per day | 6 months We're supporting a well-established organisation based in Cheltenham looking to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant on an interim basis.This is a key role within the finance team, focused on delivering high-quality financial reporting and ensuring compliance across a period of change. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of statutory accounts and audit support Month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations Supporting financial reporting and controls Assisting with year-end audit process Ensuring compliance with accounting standards About You: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting background Experience in audit / statutory reporting Able to hit the ground running in an interim environmentWhat's on Offer: Hybrid working (2-3 days in office) Immediate start Well-structured finance function What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click...